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Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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End of year stress mounts to a high
Sophomore Reagan Hill studies for her AP United States History exam taking place on May 9. Hill reviews by looking over her old notes, then writing down what she remembers.
Students prepare for AP exams
Boys' varsity soccer captain and senior Athan Zaiden walks across the field during a home game against Titusville High School on Dec. 10. West Shore won 5-0.
Game day jams: Hype or chill?
Florida Department of Education
English teacher prepares students for upcoming FAST test
Sophomore Eshan Vipuil stands by his science fair board, which covers his project that used virtual reality to model blood flow.
Students advance to international science fair
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
Art teacher Jelena Robbins back in the classroom after surgery
Putting on a Show: Spanish students create telenovelas as final project
Debate class practices congressional debate
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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End of year stress mounts to a high
Sophomore Reagan Hill studies for her AP United States History exam taking place on May 9. Hill reviews by looking over her old notes, then writing down what she remembers.
Students prepare for AP exams
Florida Department of Education
English teacher prepares students for upcoming FAST test
Sophomore Eshan Vipuil stands by his science fair board, which covers his project that used virtual reality to model blood flow.
Students advance to international science fair
Juniors Jayden Collins (left) and Michael Carroll play Bananagrams during a Board Game Club meeting on April 21. "Bananagrams is really fun, especially when we have a lot of people because it's really fast-paced,” junior John Mullen said. 
Board Game Club: Where fun and friendship meet
Boys' varsity soccer captain and senior Athan Zaiden walks across the field during a home game against Titusville High School on Dec. 10. West Shore won 5-0.
Game day jams: Hype or chill?
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
Basketball going through a hoop
Three players from JV boys basketball move to varsity
(From left) Seniors Beau Couture, Yogi Patel, coach Corey Burton, Camden Garoust, and Christian Rebec will play their final basketball home game on Jan. 31.
Seniors bid farewell
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
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End of an era
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
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Made to last
Sophomores David Amador (left) and Presley Haney play in the final orchestra performance of the year on April 22.
Orchestra wraps up school year with final spring concert 
Junior Blake Johnson tries to enter the boys bathroom in building two on April 24, only to find it is locked.
Boys’ bathroom incidents lead to loss of privileges
Senior Reese Armstrong (right) eliminates senior Lea Bygrave from the Senior Assassin competition on April 7.
Senior Assassin comes to a close after four weeks
Freshman Talia Woods drinks from one of the school water fountains available on April 14 after the previous boil water notice was revoked, confirming Melbourne’s tap water supply to be safe for consumption.
Staff resolves safety concerns regarding boil water notice on campus
Students were awarded medals for completing 100 hours of community service in a year at the awards ceremony on April 17.
Award night celebrates academic and service accomplishments
Social worker Samantha Doomé talks to a student on Feb. 19. “For the longest time, schools and education and even the world were kind of turning their heads and acting like mental health doesn’t exist,” Doomé said. “But turn their heads all they want, it’s still going to exist.”
Peace of mind: Social worker added to staff as additional mental health resource
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Wrong direction
Tug of war
Tug of war
West Shore Theater performed the all-school musical “Anything Goes” April 11-13. Senior Gianna Theodoropoulos played the lead, Reno Sweeney, as her final role after four years in the theater program. ““Anything Goes was such an amazing experience, especially as my last show,” Theodoropoulos said. “I’m so grateful to have been able to be a part of it.”
Curtain call
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
Thespian troubles
Thespian troubles
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
Tug of war
Tug of war
Suffocated by security
Suffocated by security
Max Madl appears at his school board campaign booth through a virtual call due to a flight cancellation in August 2024.
Growing pains
Journalism's success derives from culture
Journalism’s success derives from culture
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Mini media
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Life and limb
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
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Sound of success
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
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Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
On track
Steppin’ out
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
On track
Steppin’ out
Sophomore Grace Murphy gets rid of any excess chalk. "When I look at the high bar, I always tell myself that I got this." Murphy said.
Just routine
Sponsored by Brevard's own Tyler Sirois, house bill 1 plans to ban social media accounts held by people under 16. Junior Carter Newlin said the bill is "stupid" because he said he thinks "they won't be able to enforce it like they're able to." If passed the bill would go into effect on July 1.
House bill 1 threatens social media access for youth
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Students from National Art Honor Society paint the Class of 2025 mural on April 30. "I know the seniors do a lot," sophomore Sophia Menendez said, "so it's nice to do something for them so they know how much they are appreciated and how much they will leave their mark on the school."
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Sophomores David Amador (left) and Presley Haney play in the final orchestra performance of the year on April 22.
Orchestra wraps up school year with final spring concert 
May 9, 2025

Parents, peers and staff fill the auditorium seats as they wait for the final orchestra performance of the year to start. As the clock hits 6:30 p.m. on April 22, Orchestra...

Junior Blake Johnson tries to enter the boys bathroom in building two on April 24, only to find it is locked.
Boys’ bathroom incidents lead to loss of privileges
May 7, 2025

After a series of boys' bathroom incidents, such as stuffing paper towels into toilets and leaving unsanitary messes, the boys bathroom in building three is being closely...

Senior Reese Armstrong (right) eliminates senior Lea Bygrave from the Senior Assassin competition on April 7.
Senior Assassin comes to a close after four weeks
May 5, 2025

The annual Senior Assassin competition ended on April 24, four weeks after the game began on March 24. Senior Alex Pollan defeated about 100 other seniors in the student-run...

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Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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Sophomore Reagan Hill studies for her AP United States History exam taking place on May 9. Hill reviews by looking over her old notes, then writing down what she remembers.
Boys' varsity soccer captain and senior Athan Zaiden walks across the field during a home game against Titusville High School on Dec. 10. West Shore won 5-0.
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Sophomores David Amador (left) and Presley Haney play in the final orchestra performance of the year on April 22.
Junior Blake Johnson tries to enter the boys bathroom in building two on April 24, only to find it is locked.
Senior Reese Armstrong (right) eliminates senior Lea Bygrave from the Senior Assassin competition on April 7.
Freshman Talia Woods drinks from one of the school water fountains available on April 14 after the previous boil water notice was revoked, confirming Melbourne’s tap water supply to be safe for consumption.
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Tug of war
Tug of war
Our Words • April 23, 2025
West Shore Theater performed the all-school musical “Anything Goes” April 11-13. Senior Gianna Theodoropoulos played the lead, Reno Sweeney, as her final role after four years in the theater program. ““Anything Goes was such an amazing experience, especially as my last show,” Theodoropoulos said. “I’m so grateful to have been able to be a part of it.”
Curtain call
Cora Pearson, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
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Drew Newlin, Jack Grimison, and Shuhuai Xu • January 24, 2025

Last Thursday, girls basketball lost 43-40 to Eau Gallie, with eighth-grade point guard Kaelani Luther dropping 20 points. On Friday, boys...

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Junior Eric Yang prepares to serve in a match against Viera High School's Joey Shine on Feb. 18. Yang won the game 8-5.
Head in the game
Star tennis recruit battles adversity, plans for future
Jack Grimison, Opinion Editor • April 9, 2025
Senior Cameron Coalter blocks a shot at the goal during a game against Bartram Trail High School on Feb. 10.
Switching sides
April 2, 2025
First down
First down
March 24, 2025
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
March 5, 2025
Sophomore Chase Kingery (bottom right) practices stunting for the nationals competition.
Cheer team wins big at nationals
February 19, 2025
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